OnePlus Watch 3
Score: 87/100
Apple Watch Series 11
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Apple Watch Series 11 42 mm offers a fast-charging, lightweight design with a full health-sensor suite and independent 5G cellular. Its main trade-off is a modest 24-hour battery and a small display that may not suit power users. Best for iPhone owners who value premium health features and fast charging.
The OnePlus Watch 3 delivers a premium design with a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED screen, dual-engine performance, and up to five days of battery life. Its large 47.6 mm case and limited color choices may deter users with smaller wrists. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts who need long endurance and advanced health tracking on Android.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
120 hoursbest | 24 hours | |
38.1 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 49.7 g | 29.7 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 30 minutesbest |
32 GB | 64 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 49.7 g | 29.7 g |
Water & Dust Resistance (IP Rating) | IP68 | IP6X |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 120 hours | 24 hours |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | ColorOS Watch 7.0 + Wear OS 5.0 | watchOS 26 |
Display(1) | ||
Display Resolution | 466x466 | 374x446 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
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Professional reviewers commend the OnePlus Watch 3 for its innovative dual-engine architecture, impressive 5-day battery life, bright 2200-nit display, and the newly added functional digital crown. They view the health sensor suite and dual-frequency GPS as strong additions, while noting the large 47.6 mm case and limited color options as drawbacks for certain users.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the Watch 3's long battery life, comprehensive health tracking, premium design, and smooth Wear OS experience. Common concerns revolve around the watch's sizable case, limited color selection, and the need for careful handling of its high-end materials.
Professional reviewers commend the Apple Watch Series 11 for finally solving the battery life shortfall that plagued earlier versions, while also lauding its premium Jet Black design, the powerful S10 processor and the addition of fast-charging.
Everyday consumers echo the professional praise, emphasizing the watch's lightweight feel, seamless connectivity for calls and messages, and the breadth of health tracking features.
“functional digital crown as a long-awaited feature”
“Exceptional battery life compared to competitors”
“finally fixed the biggest issue-battery life”
Opt for the OnePlus Watch 3 if you prefer Android/Google services and need extended battery life; opt for Apple Watch if you are entrenched in the iOS ecosystem and value its app and health integration.
